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Pharmacology Watch: Britain to Allow Over-the-Counter Sales of Zocor
The British government will soon allow over-the-counter sales of Mercks simvastatin (Zocor), marking the first time any country has allowed the OTC sale of a statin. -
Full June 28, 2004, Issue in PDF
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Cardiac-Resynchronization Therapy in Advanced Chronic Heart Failure
In selected patients, cardiac resynchronization therapy with a pacemaker or pacemaker-defibrillator improves their clinical course and the addition of a defibrillator with cardiac resynchronization therapy alone further reduces mortality. -
COX-2 Inhibitor Controversy
Current rofecoxib use was associated with a higher risk of acute myocardial infarction or admission for heart failure compared to celecoxib. -
Pulmonary Embolism: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment Modalities, Part II
This second and final part of a series covers the topics of differential diagnosis that must be considered when a patient presents with symptoms consistent with PE, treatment, and considerations for prevention of this disease state. -
Full May 31, 2004, Issue in PDF
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Aspirin Dosage in ACS
The dose of aspirin after discharge for acute coronary syndromes may affect the 6-month clinical course. -
Long-Term Aspirin Therapy
Long-term treatment with aspirin is associated with a progressive diminution in platelet sensitivity to the drug. -
Full May 1, 2004 Issue in PDF
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Full April 5, 2004, Issue in PDF